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Live Let Thrive Podcast

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Jun 25, 2025 • 59min

How to Win at Rental Arbitrage: Practical Tips, Tough Lessons & Life Reflections

In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world challenges and wins of rental arbitrage — from setting up properties the right way, managing client expectations, and dealing with utility bills that can make or break your profits. Hear firsthand about the importance of investing in quality furniture (without breaking the bank), staying budget-smart, and building the right team — including cleaner and maintenance “unicorns” that keep your operations smooth.We also get real about life behind the hustle: the mental toll, sleep struggles, and asking yourself the big questions — like whether it’s time to quit the day job and build the life you truly want. Whether you're launching your first unit or scaling your empire, this episode gives you honest insights, hard-earned lessons, and the heart behind what it takes to succeed in the short-term rental game.If you're chasing freedom, fulfillment, and smart passive income, this one's for you. Learn from the real talk, the strategy, and the spirit that fuels it all. Live... Let... Thrive!LLT Info – Connect With Us:🌐 www.LiveLetThrive.com📧 LiveLetThrive@gmail.com📱 @LiveLetThrive on the socials!Our Management Companies:🏠 Steve's Company: ArgestRentals.com🏠 Myka's Company: Sharebnb.com🎯 Looking for a great Arbitrage?👉 Click here or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!🔗 Click our Link Tree for all podcast links & news!#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 13min

Owner Financing, STR Laws, Creative Funding, and Overcoming Fear in Real Estate Investing

On this episode of Live Let Thrive, hosts Steve and Myka dive deep into creative ways to launch and grow your real estate or side hustle—even if you're low on cash. From using rental deposits to furnish a unit, to negotiating smart owner-finance deals, to overcoming analysis paralysis, this one’s packed with mindset shifts and real-world cheat codes.No fluff, just game. Tap in and get inspired to take action.LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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May 22, 2025 • 1h 3min

Real Talk on Real Estate: Bookkeeping, Loans, and Saying No to Slumlords

Ready to level up your real estate game? This episode breaks down how to keep your bookkeeping tight with the Profit First method, unlock great loan options like Wells Fargo’s 6% BELOC, and save thousands with smart financing strategies like DSCR loans. We also get real about the importance of choosing the right clients—and why sometimes the best move is to simply say “no.” Plus, a heads-up on dodging shady online “gurus” pushing overpriced courses. If you want honest, practical advice to grow your rental business without the fluff, this is for you.LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4 or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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May 19, 2025 • 1h 6min

1st of the Month Stress. Duplex or Triplex? Timeshare Arbitrages

Myka and Steve are back with a loaded show that includes dealing with 1st of the month stress. Should you Duplex or Triplex? Timeshare Arbitrages, and Sooooooooo Much More. LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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May 7, 2025 • 57min

Add Bedrooms, Hack Houses, Owner Finance, Virtually Stage

Myka and Steven are talking shop. How adding bedrooms improves profitability, house hacking to accumulate properties, convincing sellers to seller finance and the art of virtual staging. This and a lot more, LIVE LET THRIVE YALL!!!!!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 2min

Provide More, Charge More: Ethernet in Every Room & PadSplit Common Areas

Myka and Steve dig into the customer experience and providing outstanding customer service which leads to the ability to charge a lot more. Also, we discuss the benefits of wiring every room with ethernet cable and how to setup pad split common areas, all this and more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 6min

Renting your home by the room on PadSplit with Justin King

Justin King from PadSplit hops on the podcast and tells us all about the amazing new way landlords (and arbitragers) are renting out their homes by the room on PadSplit and making great money! Not only that, they are also helping to solve the housing crisis in America. So much great info, take notes and schedule a call with Justin himself! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 2min

Pad Split, Home Warranties, World Cup, April Slowdown

This week Myka and Steve are back with some stimulating conversation, we cover Pad Split, renting your Airbnb by the room. Are home warranties worth it? World Cup 2026 is coming, how will Airbnbs do? And dealing with an April slowdown? All this and so much more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Apr 12, 2025 • 59min

Big money on VRBO & Booking.com? Why AirDNA is wrong. Higher Housing Prices, Lower Interest Rates Coming?

Today Steve and Myka talk about the value of being on VRBO and Booking.com and how you can safely make good money on those platforms. How Tariffs will affect housing prices and interest rates. The inaccuracy of AirDNA, and so much more, let's Go! LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect
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Apr 3, 2025 • 58min

Government Contracts, Houses w Pools, Already Furnished Arbitrages, Tariffs = Staycations?

Myka and Steve are BACK to talk everything STR/MTR/LTR! We discuss lucrative government contracts for big mid-term bucks. Buying houses with swimming pools, picking up already furnished Airbnb Arbitrages for a great price and will Tariffs mixed with high inflation, lead to more domestic travel and staycations as opposed to international travel? All this and more, LIVE LET THRIVE Y'ALL!!!LLT info: Hit us up! www.LiveLetThrive.comLiveLetThrive@gmail.com@LiveLetTrive on the socials!Steve's Management Company: ArgestRentals.comMyka's Management Company: Sharebnb.comLooking for a great Arbitrage? Click here! https://zfrmz.com/zIRCwmIDcwNcZ5LXSiJ4or visit Lo-Casa.com and tell them Live Let Thrive sent you!Click our Link Tree for Podcast News!https://linktr.ee/liveletthrive#airbnb #airbnbhost #shorttermrentals #BRRRR #realestate #turo #homeaway #VRBO #corporatehousing #shareeconomy #podcasts #podcast #liveletthrive #realestateinvesting #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbpodcast #sharebnb #liveletthrivepodcast #biggerpockets #shorttermrentals #directbookings #directbooking #bookdirect

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